Integral Theory: A Map of All Knowledge and Human Experience

Integral Theory is a Map of All Knowledge and Human Experience. Developed by a brilliant philosopher Ken Wilber, Integral Theory is a metatheory of theories, meaning it combines multiple theories such as over 100 theories of developmental psychology (for example Piaget, Spiral Dynamics, Gebser, Cook-Greuter, Kegan, Fowler) in a systematic way. It is also often called A Theory of Everything.

Integral Theory makes a wonderful tool on the quest to understand the complexity of life, societal development, development of one self and many phenomena happening in the world.

Integral Theory has five fundamental areas. These are:
1. The Four Quadrants
2. Levels of Development
3. Lines of Development
4. Types
5. Stages of Consciousness

The Four Quadrants:
Explore the Four Quadrants of Integral Theory, each offering a unique perspective on human experience. The Upper-Left quadrant delves into internal, subjective aspects; the Upper-Right quadrant focuses on external, observable factors; the Lower-Left quadrant examines shared cultural dimensions; and the Lower-Right quadrant explores collective structures and interactions. Integrating all four quadrants provides a holistic understanding of phenomena.

Levels of Development:
Discover the Levels of Development—a dynamic growth hierarchy that shapes individual and societal growth. Ranging from the Egocentric Warrior to the Enlightened Sage, each level represents a distinct vantage point on existence. Progressing through these levels expands inclusivity and complexity, influencing values, beliefs, and societal dynamics.

Lines of Development:
Uncover the diverse Lines of Development that shape various dimensions of human abilities and growth. These lines—such as cognitive, emotional, moral, and spiritual—progress independently, leading to varying competence levels in different areas of life. Understanding these lines offers insights into personal strengths, weaknesses, and the multifaceted nature of human development.

Types:
Dive into the realm of Types—a layer that introduces a broad spectrum of factors influencing behavior and growth. Personality types and other dimensions shape how individuals evolve across levels and lines of development. Integrating types into Integral Theory deepens self-awareness and enriches our understanding of how individuals navigate their unique journeys.

Stages of Consciousness:
Explore the Stages of Consciousness, which mirror the levels of development for human awareness. These states encompass waking, dreaming, meditative, and altered states, offering diverse modes of experiencing reality. Integrating spiritual wisdom into modern psychology, these states shed light on the intricate dimensions of human perception.

[emperorlelouch]

Absolutely fascinating! Over the course of this last year I I was super into figuring out the truth of everything and I had gone deep into old civilizations, the use of entheogens, the lies we're fed as children from religion and culture and I was aiming at a way to understand why all of the terrible things in the world have happened and they psychology behind it all. I'm a huge Jungian so I was seeing it through the lense of the collective unconscious. It was really eye-opening and this metatheory basically shows what I've wanted to connect all together myself. Ken Wilbur must be truly an incredible person. Thank you for sharing this.

[mitrikoudsi]

One of the most impactful videos I've ever seen. Thank you!

[Bretlklansk]

Good to see Integral theory being shown..I like that examples are used. Although I noticed that an unhealthy examples of Amber level were used but other levels like Orange and Green were not given. Watch out for those biases. Be fair!

[Koryogden]

Damn dude, did u just drop my new favorite video on this topic or what...


The short form content on this topic has been falling short. Glad someone is doing it some good!

[ahmed-eslam]

Red warrior examples: competition, not share knowlage because they're afraid of giving advantage to the other group

[saptakbanerjee]

from where did you come up with the meaning of psychoactive theory 1:06

[ceruprime]

Really enjoying your videos. Please do keep going

[antoniusnies-komponistpian]

When it seems like three quadrants overvote the fourth in something, you probably haven't thought about it carefully.
Imo gender is a purely subjective thing.
I would put the two sexes (!) in the lower right quadrant, because these are the two functions that sexes can have for biological reproduction.
Looking in the upper right, you get all the inter-phenomena with different sets of chromosomes and variations of genitals and hormones. I would argue that in the upper right quadrant, simplifications like numbers of objective things don't exist because there is no purpose in the atomic world. If anything, we have 8 billion or infinite human sexes here.
It's similar in the upper left, there we have the nearly infinite amount of identity experience and desires.
And in the lower left, the culture war happens. Here people argue about how many gender identities should be accepted, supported or valued by our culture.

[human-condition]

Cool model. Did you skip some levels to keep most people from running away?

[elizameadows]

Mumbo jumbo? No, it sounds brilliant ❤

[sandracockrum]

I get the overall picture - we're each very unique in our development & it's even more complicated & convoluted than this simple chart, Even if it seems complicated. Lo.😂 ❤

[byronsmith]

What would frans de wal think about this?

[williammaxwell]

Good, concise. For me your choice of 57 gender expierience's is a too out there, contreversial example and makes me hesitate to use this otherwise excellant work as an introduction to Integral Perspective. Thank You.

[thecosmicdoorway]

Explain what you mean by more than two genders? There is only male energy and female energy in the universe, period. If you’re not talking about that, then what do you mean? People conflate gender with biological sex. Please be more specific.

[PoopScooper]

Your radical and controversial examples make it very difficult for me to believe anything your saying. I’ll find a more politically neutral explanation of this because you’re clearly trying a push a political agenda instead of purely educate and teach someone how to think….

[Timurhan]

Our language and mathematics are insufficient. Nor our mind and knowledge of all, to be adequate for a theory of everything. I didn’t even watch the vid…